Practical Engineering Drawing Vol. One, by CJ Atkins and GB Ward, 1948, Vintage Technical Hardback

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Practical Engineering Drawing Vol. One, by CJ Atkins and GB Ward, 1948, published by The English Universities Press, London. Hardback, 177 pages

'A Text-book for students for the First Year National Certificate in Engineering'

This vintage illustrated hardback is in fairly good condition:
- the original dust-jacket has some creasing, tears and missing parts
- there is a name on the inside front cover
- the flysheets have some staining

25.5cm x 19cm x 1cm approx.

Contents (section titles):
Drawing Materials and Instruments
Accuracy and Neatness Developed in Plane Geometry
Pictorial Representation
Orthographic Projection
Fastenings by Rivets, Joints and Screws
The Working Drawing
Pipes and Pipe Joints
Mounting of Shafts and Spindles
Mechanical Transmission of Power
Production Processes
The Draughtsman in the Workshop
Industrial Practice - The Machine Drawing in Industry
Additional Exercises
Brief Notes on Materials
Standard Tables


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